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The Scotsman Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Hector Heritage Quay

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Property amenity
Property amenity
Standard Room 2 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach
Reception
Located near Hector Heritage Quay, The Scotsman Inn offers a charming retreat with a hair salon, library, and reception hall. Relax in the garden or on the terrace and take advantage of free self parking and luggage storage. With multilingual staff on hand to help plan your day trip to Northumberland Fisheries Museum or DeCoste Entertainment Centre.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room 1 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room 4 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 1

Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room 2 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 2 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 2

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room 6 | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Room 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room 4 | Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room 4

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room 3

Individually furnished, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room 3

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

What's nearby

  • Hector Heritage Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pictou Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sharon's Place - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Scotsman Inn

Bed & breakfast near Hector Heritage Quay
Located close to Northumberland Fisheries Museum and DeCoste Entertainment Centre, The Scotsman Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a bike on site, and a reception hall
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1865
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 per person
  • Electricity fee: CAD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011304546957244-78

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Auberge Walker
Auberge Walker Inn
Auberge Walker Inn Pictou
Auberge Walker Pictou
Walker Inn
Auberge Walker Inn Pictou, Nova Scotia
Scotsman Inn Pictou
Scotsman Pictou
The Scotsman Inn Pictou
The Scotsman Inn Bed & breakfast
The Scotsman Inn Bed & breakfast Pictou

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scotsman Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Scotsman Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Scotsman Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Scotsman Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is steps from Hector Heritage Quay and Northumberland Fisheries Museum. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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The Scotsman Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 342 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home close to the water thank you for your super hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great night away Sandy & team!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very convenient to the downtown area as well as being safe and quiet. The owners, Sandy and Cathy, are excellent hosts. The rooms are clean, well maintained and are very comfortable. The rooms I have stayed in have all had good views of the town and harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highlight of our Maritime stops. Owners are fabulous folk and the inn is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trasie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Fantastic property. Quiet sleep and a gorgeous view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic house (every detail). Comfortable bed, crispy clean white bedding and towels. Walking distance to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy is a great host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great! The continental breakfast was excellent! The patio area was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Sandy and Kathy were wonderful hosts. Beds were very comfortable and the hotel has been beautiful maintained. Nice glass of wine to welcome us to their beautiful establishment. If you are staying in Pictou then stay at The Scotsman.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Authentic inn run by a Scotsman and his wife; he serves breakfast in the dining room in his kilt. He has a wealth of knowledge about the history of the area. Our room was quaint in a visiting-your-aunt-in the-country kind of way. Great location for exploring Pictou.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our favourite accommodation on our recent trip to Nova Scotia and PEI. The room with private bath was gorgeous. The hospitality was superb. Our host, Sandy, was charming and an outstanding storyteller. Breakfasts were a delightful and delish experience with Sandy serving in his kilt while Kathy baked croissants in the kitchen. Cannot speak highly enough about this memorable stay.
One of two formal dining tables set for breakfast with Sandy in his Royal Stewart kilt.
Beautiful king bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy are wonderful hosts. They are very hospitable and share good advice about travelling throughout Nova Scotia and PEI.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit different but exceeded expectations. Try it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, old-timey inn with hosts who were both friendly and accommodating. They made us feel right at home. I wanted the experience of stepping off a ship into a new land, and that’s exactly what it felt like—in the best way. Breakfast was wonderful, shared with a true Scotsman and his incredible hospitality. (Pack light as there is no elevator as it was built in the 1800's)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent inn! Top notch. CLEAN, beautiful, inviting, charming. Don’t think twice. You’ll love it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The attention to customers was second to none. The place was beautiful and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts! They recommended what to do before check-in. ( Something not seen in guides or trip advisor) And was fantastic. Host recommended and booked a restaurant for us that was exceptional. Breakfast was an amazing experience and great quality. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Cathy and Sandy are outstanding hosts. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. They’re very helpful, they know the area and gives good suggestions. The room and the whole Inn are STUPENDOUS and we wish we could’ve stayed there more. The experience of breakfast was very unique and delicious. Makes you want to go back to Pictou ! Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MIchael

Upon arrival the exterior was less than promising. However, once inside the front door we were greeted by shining hardwood floors and super clean facilities. The proprietor, Dandy, greeted us warmly on the 2nd level and asked us to join other guests for a. Glad of wine. Very positive. Rooms were quaint and neatly outfitted. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with the quaint and eclectic look of the property. It was warm and charming in its decor. We were able to choose our room and decided on the third floor dormer that was comfortable and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn and the owners are exceptional 😎. Extremely well done ! Music at the local bar was crazy loud but we will definitely make a return reservation next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn operates more like a B&B than an Inn. Not a big fan of B&B's. Prefer a more private experience. Also, take the warning about the stairs seriously. There are a lot of them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic and true to period decor and furnishings. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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